Fitting a trekking bar

[Edmo]

I want to fit trekking handlebars, which have a 25.4mm diameter, but the stem on my Genesis MTB is 31mm(?). Anyone know if shims are available> If so, are they safe? Hope someone can advise. Ta

[hondated]

Edmo is this what you want

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HANDLEBAR-SHI ... 45f7251726

[meic]

How about a new stem? Not much more money.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=59568

[Edmo]

Hondated, Meic, not sure why I thought first of the shim, but I suppose that a new stem would be more sensible. I'll get one, then, hopefully the new bars will help keep the hand discomfort at bay. Thanks for your replies.

[Erudin]

You might need a longer/higher stem, I ordered a BBB BHB-30 MultiBar Trekking Handlebar which they say is best when combined with the BHS-22 adjustable stem.

[Malaconotus]

Agreed. The stock stems on modern mountain bikes are often so short that they would bring the near hand position on butterflies in line with or even behind the steering axis. A new stem to suit the reahc you want for all positions is the best option.

[Edmo]

Thanks, Malconotus and Erudin. Again, something else (the stem) I hadn't really taken into account. Even with cost of a stem added to the trekking bars, it still works out less than the Ergon grips I bought for a previous bike - and I'll have more space for lights. Thanks again.